jasonabc Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 Hi guys - quick PayPal question - what's the difference between the default Paypal install and the official OSC PayPal IPN module (available as a contribution)? Just wondering if the former works so well - why the latter is needed/used? thanks! Jase Jason My Contributions: Paypal Payflow PRO | Rollover Category Images | Authorize.net Invoice Number Fix
Guest Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 There is a problem with the stock module in that it does not record order data before the customer leaves to go pay at PayPal. The problem occurs if the customer does not return to your site, then the order is not completed and you can not tell what they ordered. The PayPal IPN contibution will record the order data before they leave your site for PayPal, not after. Therefore if they do not return you still get order data recorded.
jasonabc Posted March 15, 2006 Author Posted March 15, 2006 great - many thanks for the response - I'll install the IPN module ;-) Jason My Contributions: Paypal Payflow PRO | Rollover Category Images | Authorize.net Invoice Number Fix
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